Study Coordinator
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Position Overview & Specifications
Applications are invited for a Study Coordinator to join the IMID (Immune Mediated Inflammatory Diseases) BioResource.
This post provides an exciting opportunity to be involved in the co-ordination for the IMID BioResource. The study involves creating a recallable national resource of patients who will volunteer to be recalled for research based on their genotype and phenotype. It will form part of the NIHR BioResource for translational research in common and rare diseases.
The role will involve working with the project manager for the study, liaising with a number of collaborating sites across the UK. You will be involved in the set up process at each site, carrying out site initiation visits and preparing governance and recruitment documentation. You will ensure that all sites have the documents and sample equipment required to carry out the study in a timely manner and monitor sites to ensure recruitment targets are met.
You will also be required to co-ordinate data management, ethics, quality control reporting and document management to Research Governance standards.
The post holder will be part of the Centre for Epidemiology Versus Arthritis, within the Centre for Musculoskeletal based in Stopford Building, University of Manchester however hybrid working will be in place as per the university’s current practice.
Appointment will start asap and run to 30th November 2024.
The Centre for Musculoskeletal Research (a European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology Centre of Excellence) hosts two Versus Arthritis Centres of Excellence (Genetics & Genomics; Epidemiology) and the RMD arm of the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (MBRC).
This post is funded by the NIHR and you will join an existing team of study coordinators and project assistants.
We welcome applications from suitable high calibre candidates with eligibility details provided in the online job description and person specification.
The University of Manchester values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here
Blended working arrangements may be considered
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Julie Teague
Email: julie.teague@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support:
https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £29,762 - £34,314 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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